Moses Foh Amoaning, the Executive Secretary of the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, expressed readiness to face legal challenges from opponents of the anti-gay bill in court.
He emphasized that in court, opponents cannot engage in propaganda and must contend with the legal facts.
Speaking on the Sunrise show on 3FM, Foh Amoaning highlighted the legal implications of promoting behaviors deemed criminal by society. He asserted that once a society criminalizes certain behaviors, promoting them becomes unlawful and punishable.
Foh Amoaning warned opponents of the bill, including Audrey Gadzekpo, that they would be held accountable for their actions in court.
The passage of the anti-LGBTQI bill by Ghana’s Parliament on Wednesday, February 28, was hailed as a significant achievement by sponsors like Samuel Nartey George, who expressed gratitude for the unified support from both sides of the House.
However, prior to the bill’s passage, a coalition of civil society organizations, including CDD Ghana and “the big 18,” called on President Akufo-Addo not to assent to the bill in its current form.
They argued that the bill infringes on fundamental human rights, including freedom of speech and expression, as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution.
Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, representing the coalition, emphasized the importance of safeguarding cultural diversity and protecting the rights of all individuals.
She criticized provisions in the bill that restrict media coverage and advocacy on LGBTQ+ topics, warning that such restrictions would undermine journalists’ ability to report freely.
Despite opposition from civil society groups, the anti-LGBTQ+ bill was passed by Parliament, prompting the coalition to consider legal action.
Foh Amoaning’s remarks underscore the coalition’s determination to defend the bill in court and uphold the values it seeks to protect.